Better Health for All

Arista Networks' core products, which are networking equipment and software, do not have direct negative health impacts. The company provides equipment for the Alabama Fiber Network, a project expected to improve access to healthcare services through telemedicine in underserved rural areas.

Arista also offers AI-driven network identity services to enhance security for IoT devices in healthcare settings and provides secure networking infrastructure for Electronic Health Records (EHR) and telehealth. However, there is no quantifiable data on the percentage of Arista's product portfolio dedicated to health benefits, the percentage of vulnerable populations reached, or the share of R&D/capital allocated to health innovation. The company's operations do not generate significant health externalities. Arista's products do not have direct safety implications, addiction potential, or require specific health risk disclosures. The company does not offer health-related products requiring price accessibility, engage in preventative health or treatment activities, or conduct clinical trials. There is no evidence regarding Arista's own practices for collecting or managing health data, specific health equity programs, or quantifiable contributions to global health crisis response. No information is available on healthcare workforce support, mental health initiatives, or health education. As a networking company, it does not hold healthcare-related patents or produce food/nutritional products.

Fair Money & Economic Opportunity

Arista Networks is a technology company providing cloud networking solutions, not a financial institution. Consequently, it does not offer lending or deposit services, consumer credit products, or manage customer finance data. Therefore, KPIs related to underserved client share, pricing fairness, exploitative fee exposure, inclusion initiatives, data accessibility, fair lending compliance, wealth building outcomes, financial literacy initiatives, debt burden ratio, geographic inclusion, and product simplicity are not applicable to its core business. While the company supports community initiatives, including grants and assistance to diverse-owned businesses

and the Vancouver Food Bank, the articles do not provide specific data on the percentage of pre-tax profit reinvested in community finance, leading to its omission.

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

Arista Networks reported a CEO to median employee pay ratio of 52:1 in 2024

, with the CEO's total compensation at $8,949,403 and the median employee compensation at $171,500 . Employee survey data indicates that 65% of employees would recommend working at the company , and the Employee Net Promoter Score (eNPS) was 57 . The company conducts annual employee engagement surveys globally . Arista received external recognitions in 2024 and 2025 based on employee feedback, including being named a Best Large Company for Culture, Happiness, Career Growth, Compensation, Leadership & Engineering Teams by Comparably .

Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

Arista Networks has implemented a Supply Chain Sustainability Expectations Policy aligned with the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) standards, promoting ethical practices and engaging suppliers to improve environmental and social impacts.

The company's Anti-Counterfeit Policy requires contract manufacturers to certify purchases from approved vendors. Arista conducts supplier risk assessments to ensure compliance with the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act and the UK Modern Slavery Act, aiming to eliminate forced labor from its supply chain. In their 2023 Conflict Minerals Report, 341 smelters or refiners (SORs) were identified, with 66% compliant with Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) protocols. In 2020, 72% of 332 identified SORs were RMI compliant. The company also maintains an ISO 14001 certified Environmental Management System for facilities and engages in community partnerships.

Honest & Fair Business

Arista Networks maintains an Anti-Corruption Compliance Policy & Guidelines that adheres to international and domestic anti-corruption laws, including the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the U.K. Bribery Act

. The company has established procedures for due diligence on third parties, such as partners and suppliers, who may interact with foreign officials . Annual training on the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, which includes compliance with laws and regulations, is provided . Additionally, a Whistleblower Policy is in place, encouraging employees and non-employees to report concerns through multiple confidential avenues, aiming to foster an environment free from retaliation .

Kind to Animals

Arista Networks operates in the technology and communications equipment sector, providing networking solutions.

Its core business model does not involve animal testing, animal-derived products, animal agriculture, or direct interaction with animal welfare issues. Consequently, all KPIs related to cruelty-free certifications, animal testing, humane certifications for animal operations, ethical sourcing of animal inputs, and wildlife conservation impact are not applicable to its operations. While the company demonstrates a commitment to general environmental sustainability and ethical supply chains, the provided evidence does not include specific details or measurable outcomes related to animal welfare or wildlife conservation.

No War, No Weapons

Arista Networks' cloud platforms received certification from the Joint Interoperability Command in 2017, aligning them with standards for deployment within U.S. Department of Defense networks

. In 2009, the company partnered with Panasas to optimize high-performance Ethernet storage at Los Alamos National Laboratory , involving defense-related research applications, though the collaboration primarily focused on civilian applications. Arista maintains an Anti-Counterfeit Policy that mandates an Approved Supplier List and includes ethical sourcing efforts . Its 2023 Conflict Minerals Report outlines responsible sourcing initiatives for tantalum, tin, tungsten, and gold , employing due diligence to prevent sourcing from conflict areas .

Planet-Friendly Business

Arista Networks has set a goal to achieve science-based Net Zero by 2050, alongside a target for a 42% absolute reduction in emissions by 2030.

The company has implemented an Environmental Management System (EMS) for pollution prevention and environmental protection. Its headquarters are LEED-certified, and product design incorporates Design for Environment principles. Arista engages with suppliers for responsible supply chain management through its membership in the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) and CDP’s Supply Chain Program.

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

Arista Networks integrates circular design principles into product development by focusing on reducing material diversity and weight, selecting environmentally friendly materials, and designing for ease of disassembly and recycling.

The company also implements an Environmental Management System for pollution prevention and has LEED Gold certified offices. Arista is a member of the Responsible Business Alliance, advocating for a responsible global electronics industry supply chain.